Making It Happen – From Script To Screen

Making It Happen – From Script To Screen

National Talent Academy Film & TV Drama, with Screen Waterford, present Making It Happen- From Script To Screen, a Producer Development Workshop with Aoibhín Murphy. 

This self-producing workshop is designed to guide aspiring filmmakers from all backgrounds through the full life cycle of producing a short film or TV project - from development to post-production and beyond. 

Over three Saturdays, Aoibhín Murphy will focus on deliver a practical guide to give prospective filmmakers the knowledge and understanding of how projects are developed, finance, produced and brought to market. The course will include theory and practical exercises such as:  

  • Preparing and refining a project pitch 
  • Drafting a finance plan 
  • Researching key crew requirements 
  • Building a development strategy 

 

Dates/Duration:  

Making It Happen- From Script To Screen will take place across three Saturdays, in Waterford City, on 22nd, 29th August and 5th September 2026. 

The course will run from 10am-4pm each day. 

 

Who Can Apply: 

All applicants must: 

  • Be a full-time resident in Ireland (proof of address may be required) 
  • Be over 21 years of age 
  • Not be in full-time or part-time education 
  • Be a writer, director, or emerging producer with a project in early development that they intend to develop throughout the workshop. Applicants will be asked to provide details of this project as part of the application process. 

 

How To Apply:  

Applicants must apply by completing the application form HERE 

This application form will ask you to supply a download link (This will be a link to a folder shared on a service such as Google Drive, WeTransfer, Dropbox etc.) to the following materials: 

Required Documents 

  • Media CV/work bio – detailing relevant experience  
  • A short Personal Statement detailing how this initiative will progress your career 
  • A synopsis and logline (or Pitch Deck) for the project you are applying with. 

Please address any questions to filmandtv@nationaltalentacademies.ie 

 

Deadline to Apply:  

Deadline to apply is 4th August 2026 at 12 noon. 

Please make sure you are available on the above dates (22nd, 29th August, 5th September) before applying.  

Incomplete applications will not be taken into consideration.   


Further Information: 

The National Talent Academy for Film and TV is an initiative of Screen Ireland managed by Ardán. 

Is ionann an tAcadamh Náisiúnta Tallainne don Tionscal Scannán agus Teilifíse agus tionscnamh de chuid Fhís Éireann agus tá sé á bhainistiú ag Ardán. 

Aoibhín Murphy

  • Portrait of Aoibhín Murphy

    Aoibhín Murphy

    Aoibhín Murphy is a producer, development producer and script editor with experience across film, television and commercial production. She combines hands-on production expertise with a strong background in story development, script editing and project packaging. As a producer, Aoibhín has worked across short films, television, documentary and commercial productions. Her producing credits include Never Kill a Femboy on the First Date, Would You Rather and Pain Profiles, while her commercial production experience includes campaigns for Fáilte Ireland, An Post, Seachtain na Gaeilge, and Carlsberg. She has also produced a number of short films, commercials and television projects from development through to delivery. Alongside her producing work, Aoibhín has extensive experience in script development and editorial support, having worked with organisations including RTÉ, Greenlight Screenwriting Lab, Storyhouse and Failsafe Films. This combination of development and production experience allows her to guide projects from the earliest stages of concept and pitching through budgeting, financing, production and festival strategy. Aoibhín is also an experienced educator and mentor. She has delivered workshops for the Gaiety School of Acting, Young Irish Film Makers, Bow Street Acting Academy and IADT's MA in Broadcast Production.